Denodo Platform Administrator & Support Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Denodo Platform Administrator & Support Engineer based in Jeddah, KSA, to manage and support our Denodo data virtualization platform. The ideal candidate will bring 5-10 years of experience focusing on platform administration, performance optimization, and operational support in a production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain Denodo components including Virtual DataPort, Data Catalog, Scheduler Server, and Solution Manager.
• Manage environment setup, perform upgrades, patching, and handle user access with appropriate roles and security settings.
• Monitor platform health utilizing diagnostic and monitoring tools, tracking query performances, cache utilization, and overall system metrics.
• Conduct daily health checks and system audits to ensure high availability aligned with SLA commitments.
• Provide first and second level production support, troubleshoot query failures, service downtimes, and optimize performance issues.
• Manage and analyze runtime issues particularly on Tomcat web server, including service restarts and thread management.
• Oversee metadata repository management in SQL Server 2022 to maintain data lineage accuracy and catalog consistency.
• Optimize query executions, caching strategies, federation performance to reduce bottlenecks and improve BI and analytics response times.
• Implement and maintain robust security measures covering authentication, authorization, governance, and compliance.
• Manage deployments and configuration changes through Solution Manager while adhering to ITIL practices for incident, problem, and change management.
• Create and maintain operational documentation, automating routine monitoring and health checks to streamline platform operations.

Technology Stack

• Denodo Components: Virtual DataPort, Data Catalog, Scheduler, Solution Manager
• Frontend Technologies: React, Redux, JavaScript
• Backend: Java 17, REST APIs
• Web Server: Tomcat 10.x
• Database: SQL Server 2022
• Automation Tools: Selenium
• Operating Systems: Linux/Unix

Required Skills & Experience

• 4 to 8 years of experience in administering and supporting Denodo platforms.
• In-depth understanding of Denodo’s architecture and principles of data virtualization.
• Expertise in performance tuning, troubleshooting, and maintaining high availability environments.
• Competence in managing SQL Server databases and metadata.
• Practical knowledge of Tomcat web server operations, Java application maintenance, and log analysis.
• Experience supporting mission-critical 24/7 production systems.